Indian Nursing Council Approved Colleges

Nurses must complete a nursing program before they are recognized by a nursing association in India. A degree or diploma is required before the Nursing and Midwifery Council will accept a nurse. This affiliation is required to legally practice nursing. The Indian Nursing Council sets standards for colleges and universities that offer nursing programs. There are a number of approved colleges throughout India and the Indian Nursing Council maintains a list of approved colleges.

Royal College of Nursing

The Royal College of Nursing is one of several Royal Educational Institutions created by the Royal Education Trust in 2000. The institution follows standards prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi and Tamilnadu Nursing Council, Chennai. This facility is located on a quiet campus in Marappalam, Madukkarai(PO). Regular bus services are available from Coimbatore and Walayar.

Teerthanker Mahaveer University

Teerthanker Mahaveer University offers a number of programs across various fields including nursing. The College of Nursing offers both degree and diploma courses in nursing. The college emphasizes theoretical, practical and clinical experience and encourages communication amongst various medical-related programs. The college boasts of clinical affiliations with community and governmental agencies. Training includes clinical experience in a 599-bed multi-specialty hospital on campus.

College of Nursing at Barshi

The College of Nursing at Barshi was established in 2005. The institution accepts about 30 students each year and is the only college in the Osmanabad, Beed and Solapur Districts to provide nursing classes in the rural area. The college is approved by the Maharashtra and Indian Nursing Council. It is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. The 54-acre campus
includes laboratories, lecture halls, auditorium and offices according to the council's standards.